Difference between revisions of "Honda VFR750R"

Line 1:

[[Image:Honda vfr750r.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC30]]

The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. Even then, a lofty price and limited availability made them a rare sight on public roads.

The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. Even then, a lofty price and limited availability made them a rare sight on public roads. They were limited the the bare minimum of 300 units required for [[homologation]] in the USA.

They contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s that had quick-release mountings. Likewise the rear wheel, which carried a brake disc to the inside and a chain sprocket to the outside of a single-sided [[swingarm]], and attached with a single lug nut. Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750|VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up. It produced a peak output of 112bhp.

They contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s that had quick-release mountings. Likewise the rear wheel, which carried a brake disc to the inside and a chain sprocket to the outside of a single-sided [[swingarm]] (later known as the [[Honda Pro Arm]], and attached with a single lug nut. Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750|VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up. It produced a peak output of 112bhp.

It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds).

The RC30 was superseded by the [[Honda_RVF750|RVF750 RC45]] in 1994.

==Racing Success==

The '''RC-30''' won countless National and International races, including the 1988 and 1989 [[World Superbike championship]]s with American Fred Merkel in the saddle.

==1987 VFR750R==

Difference between revisions of "Honda VFR750R"

Navigation menu

Search

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[Image:Honda vfr750r.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC30]]
-The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. Even then, a lofty price and limited availability made them a rare sight on public roads.
+The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. Even then, a lofty price and limited availability made them a rare sight on public roads. They were limited the the bare minimum of 300 units required for [[homologation]] in the USA.
-They contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s that had quick-release mountings. Likewise the rear wheel, which carried a brake disc to the inside and a chain sprocket to the outside of a single-sided [[swingarm]], and attached with a single lug nut.  Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750|VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up.  It produced a peak output of 112bhp.
+They contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s that had quick-release mountings. Likewise the rear wheel, which carried a brake disc to the inside and a chain sprocket to the outside of a single-sided [[swingarm]] (later known as the [[Honda Pro Arm]], and attached with a single lug nut.  Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750|VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up.  It produced a peak output of 112bhp.
 It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds).
 The RC30 was superseded by the [[Honda_RVF750|RVF750 RC45]] in 1994.
+==Racing Success==
+The '''RC-30''' won countless National and International races, including the 1988 and 1989 [[World Superbike championship]]s with American Fred Merkel in the saddle.
 ==1987 VFR750R==